you can haul more gear more easily in a canoe. I have 2 canoes and 4 kayaks and only the 16 foot white water kayak has a reasonable sized cargo hold. Also you can sort of sit in a kayak without balancing, but a canoe tips over if you don't balance it. Canoeing is harder to become good at than kayak paddling. Jim
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These are my own opinions based on wisdom earned through many wrong decisions. Your mileage may vary.